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Loudoun Family History

Loudoun Surname Meaning

see Loudon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Loudoun family from?

You can see how Loudoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loudoun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loudoun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Loudoun families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Loudoun's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Loudoun families in 1911.
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What did your Loudoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oysterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loudoun. 100% of Loudoun men worked as an Oysterman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Oysterman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loudoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loudoun census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Loudoun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Loudoun. For the veterans among your Loudoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loudoun lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Loudoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Loudoun in 1972 was 79, and 93 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loudoun ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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